Hearths · Reclaimed & Aged Stone
Reclaimed & Aged Stone Hearths
Reclaimed Yorkstone flags, new sandstone and gritstone, and Old Mill aged olive, grey and black limestone, each hearth cut to size for your fireplace or freestanding stove and fitted across Yorkshire.
Reclaimed Yorkstone
Reclaimed Yorkstone Flags
Nothing captures the character and authenticity of a traditional British home quite like reclaimed Yorkstone flags. Quarried from natural sandstone and shaped by decades, sometimes centuries, of use, each flagstone carries its own unique blend of colour, texture and natural weathering, creating a warmth and charm that simply cannot be replicated by newly manufactured materials.
Reclaimed Yorkstone is an exceptional choice for fireplace hearths, offering both timeless beauty and outstanding durability. Its naturally hard-wearing surface has already stood the test of time, making it perfectly suited to the demands of a wood-burning stove, multi-fuel stove or open fire. Every flag displays individual characteristics, subtle tonal variations and the occasional historic mark, ensuring that no two hearths are ever identical.
At Carl Finnell, each reclaimed Yorkstone hearth is carefully selected and individually cut to your exact requirements. Whether you are restoring a period property, complementing exposed beams and original stonework, or introducing a touch of heritage to a contemporary home, a bespoke Yorkstone hearth creates an authentic focal point that enhances the character of any room.
The natural beauty, history and craftsmanship found within reclaimed Yorkstone make it one of the most desirable hearth materials available. With every piece carrying its own story, it provides a truly unique finish that will continue to age gracefully and serve your home for generations to come.
The process
A Second Generation of Yorkstone
The photograph below shows a typical selection of reclaimed Yorkstone flags awaiting inspection before they can be transformed into a bespoke stove hearth for one of our clients here in Yorkshire. Every stone is individually assessed, sorted and graded according to its size, shape, colour and overall character to ensure the finished hearth has a balanced and natural appearance.
Once the selection process is complete, each flag is precision milled to a uniform 50mm thickness. This is an essential stage of the manufacturing process, as it allows the individual stones to be laid with consistent mortar joints, creating a level, stable and professionally finished hearth. Without milling, the varying thicknesses of reclaimed stone would result in uneven mortar beds and an untidy appearance, detracting from the quality of the finished installation.
By combining the timeless character of reclaimed Yorkstone with modern stone-processing techniques, we are able to create bespoke hearths that retain all the charm and authenticity of traditional flagstones while achieving the precision and quality expected in a contemporary fireplace installation.
Configuration
Hearth Configuration
Our reclaimed Yorkstone hearths are typically configured using five individual flagstones, three forming the front hearth and two creating the chamber base. This arrangement reflects the traditional construction methods found in period properties, giving the hearth the authentic character and appearance you would expect from an original Yorkstone installation.
Using multiple carefully selected flags also allows us to create a truly made-to-measure hearth, individually sized to suit each fireplace and room. Every stone is chosen for its colour, texture and natural weathering before being precision cut and laid to achieve a balanced, sympathetic design that complements both the stove and the surrounding fireplace.
The result is a bespoke hearth that retains all the charm and history of reclaimed Yorkshire stone while providing the strength, practicality and craftsmanship required for a modern wood-burning stove installation.
Colour
Colour Variation
One of the defining characteristics of reclaimed Yorkstone is its natural variation in colour, texture and weathering. As shown above, each individual flagstone has developed its own unique appearance over many decades of use, resulting in subtle differences in tone that come together to create a hearth full of warmth, depth and authentic character.
This individuality is the true beauty of reclaimed stone. No two hearths are ever identical, ensuring that every installation is completely unique and sympathetic to the age and style of your home.
Where possible, we are happy to select stones with similar shades or colour tones to achieve a particular look. However, because reclaimed Yorkstone is a natural material with a genuine history, an exact colour match can never be guaranteed.
If you prefer a more consistent appearance, we also manufacture bespoke hearths from new sandstone and gritstone. These can be carefully hand-finished and aged to recreate much of the charm and character of reclaimed stone while offering greater consistency in colour, texture and overall appearance.
Consistent finish
New Sandstone & Gritstone
For customers who prefer a more consistent appearance, we also manufacture bespoke hearths from new sandstone and gritstone. These premium natural stones offer the timeless beauty and durability of traditional masonry while providing greater consistency in colour, texture and finish than reclaimed materials.
Every hearth is individually cut to your exact dimensions, allowing us to create a bespoke installation that complements both your fireplace and your home. Sandstone and gritstone are exceptionally hard-wearing, making them ideal for wood-burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves and open fires, where strength, heat resistance and longevity are essential.
Unlike reclaimed stone, which naturally varies from piece to piece, new sandstone and gritstone provide a more uniform appearance while still retaining the warmth and character of natural stone. For those wishing to recreate the look of an older hearth, the stone can also be hand-finished and gently aged to soften the edges and develop a more traditional appearance.
Whether you are restoring a period property or creating a new fireplace with timeless appeal, bespoke sandstone and gritstone hearths offer the perfect balance of natural beauty, practicality and enduring craftsmanship.
Please Note: We strongly recommend that all natural stone hearths are sealed following installation and periodically resealed thereafter. A quality stone sealer helps protect the surface against stains, moisture and everyday wear, making the hearth easier to clean and maintain while preserving the natural beauty and character of the stone for many years to come.
Aged limestone
Old Mill Aged Limestone Hearths – 25mm
Our Old Mill aged limestone hearths are finished to recreate the appearance of timeworn stone and come in three natural colourways: olive, grey and black.
Old Mill Aged Olive Limestone
Our Aged Olive Limestone Hearths are crafted from natural limestone and finished to recreate the appearance of beautifully timeworn stone. Featuring warm olive tones, soft earthy shading and a deeply antiqued surface, each hearth has its own distinctive character, making it an excellent choice for period properties, country homes, farmhouses and traditional fireplace settings.
The aged finish is intentionally rustic and should not be mistaken for damage or poor workmanship. Every hearth is designed to celebrate the natural beauty of limestone, enhanced with an authentic weathered appearance that cannot be achieved with modern manufactured materials.
The pictures shown are intended as a guide only. Because every piece of limestone is unique, the hearth supplied may vary in colour, texture and the degree of weathering. Some hearths may appear lighter or darker, while others may exhibit more pronounced natural markings and aged detailing.
Is This the Right Hearth for You?
The Aged Olive Limestone Hearth is ideal if you are looking for a fireplace with genuine rustic character and the timeless appearance of reclaimed stone.
If, however, you prefer a perfectly smooth, consistent or contemporary finish with minimal variation, we would recommend considering one of our granite, porcelain or precision-finished stone hearths instead.
Key Features
- Premium natural limestone.
- Warm olive and earthy colour tones.
- Authentic aged and weathered appearance.
- Distressed & deeply antiqued textured finish.
- Natural fossil markings, veins and surface variation.
- Worn, irregular edges for a reclaimed appearance.
- Small pits, movement and surface undulations characteristic of natural limestone.
- Every hearth is unique.
- Perfect for period, farmhouse, cottage and traditional fireplace designs.
Old Mill Aged Grey Limestone
Our Aged Grey Limestone Hearths are crafted from premium natural limestone and finished with a gently antiqued surface to recreate the character of traditional, timeworn stone. Featuring soft grey tones with subtle natural variation, they offer a timeless appearance that complements both period properties and contemporary interiors.
The aged finish has been carefully developed to provide the warmth and charm of reclaimed stone while retaining the refined elegance of natural limestone. Every hearth is individually unique, ensuring no two installations are ever exactly the same.
Photography
The photographs shown on our website are intended as a guide only. Because limestone is a natural material, the hearth supplied may vary in shade, texture and surface detail. Some pieces may appear lighter or darker than those illustrated, with more or less pronounced natural markings and variation.
Is This the Right Hearth for You?
The Aged Grey Limestone Hearth is an excellent choice if you are looking for a natural stone hearth with subtle character, timeless elegance and an authentic aged appearance. Its soft grey tones make it equally at home in traditional, transitional and contemporary interiors.
If you require a completely uniform finish with virtually no natural variation, you may prefer one of our porcelain or granite hearths, which offer a more consistent appearance.
Key Features
- Premium natural grey limestone.
- Soft grey tones with natural variation.
- Gently antiqued surface and edges.
- Natural fossil markings, veins and subtle surface texture.
- Every hearth is unique.
- Suitable for both traditional and contemporary fireplace designs.
- Durable, heat-resistant natural stone, ideal for fireplace hearths.
Old Mill Aged Black Limestone
Our Aged Black Limestone Hearths are crafted from premium natural limestone and finished with a beautifully antiqued surface to recreate the appearance of traditional, timeworn stone. Featuring rich charcoal and deep black tones with subtle natural variation, they provide a striking focal point that complements both rustic interiors and contemporary fireplace designs.
The aged finish has been carefully developed to enhance the natural character of the stone, giving each hearth the authentic charm of reclaimed limestone while retaining the durability and quality of a newly manufactured product.
Natural Variation
As with all-natural limestone, every hearth is completely unique. Variations in colour, texture and surface detail are an inherent characteristic of the material and contribute to its distinctive appearance.
Your hearth may display:
- Deep charcoal and black tones with natural colour variation.
- A gently antiqued, weathered surface.
- Subtle tonal changes throughout the stone.
- Natural fossil markings, mineral deposits and fissure veins.
- Gentle surface undulations and textural movement.
- Antiqued edges with an authentic aged appearance.
These characteristics are part of the natural beauty of limestone and should be appreciated as features of the material rather than imperfections.
Photography
The photographs shown on our website are intended as a guide only. As every piece of limestone is naturally unique, the hearth supplied may differ in shade, texture and the degree of natural variation. Some hearths may appear lighter or darker than those illustrated, with more pronounced markings or subtle tonal changes.
Standard Sizes Available
Our 25mm limestone hearths are available in the following standard sizes:
- 1220mm × 380mm × 25mm
- 1220mm × 455mm × 25mm
- 1370mm × 380mm × 25mm
Typical Hearth with Chamber Base
Hearth: 1220mm × 380mm × 25mm
Chamber Base: 900mm × 600mm × 25mm
Complete Package Price: £390.00 (Including VAT)
This popular combination is ideal for many freestanding wood-burning and multi-fuel stove installations, providing a coordinated hearth and chamber base that creates a balanced and attractive fireplace setting. Both components are manufactured from matching natural limestone to ensure a seamless, high-quality finish.
Please Note: The chamber base is intentionally supplied oversized and is designed to be cut to size during installation. This allows it to be accurately trimmed to suit the exact dimensions of your fireplace chamber, ensuring a precise fit and a professional finished appearance.
Brick tile
Old Mill Olive Limestone Brick Tile
The Old Mill Olive Limestone Brick Tile is a beautifully aged natural limestone tile, showcasing soft olive tones, gently tumbled edges and a smooth, lightly textured matt finish. Inspired by the appearance of reclaimed stone flooring found in traditional farmhouses and historic buildings, it brings warmth, character and timeless appeal to any fireplace setting.
Ideal for creating bespoke stove hearths, fireplace chambers, feature walls and decorative fireplace details, these limestone brick tiles complement both period and contemporary interiors. Their natural variation in colour and texture creates an authentic handcrafted appearance that pairs perfectly with wood-burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves, gas fires and electric fires.
Each tile measures approximately 250 × 70 × 20mm and is individually produced from natural limestone. As with all genuine stone products, every tile is unique, displaying subtle differences in shade, surface texture and edge detail that enhance the finished installation.
The tiles are intentionally manufactured with slight dimensional variations and are not designed to create perfectly uniform grout joints. Instead, the irregular mortar lines replicate the charm and character of traditional reclaimed brick flooring, resulting in a fireplace with an authentic, time-worn appearance.
To protect the natural limestone and maintain its beauty, we recommend sealing the tiles with a suitable stone sealer after installation and periodically resealing them to help resist staining and everyday wear.
Complete fireplace
Do You Want This Fireplace in Your Home?
The fireplace shown can be supplied as a complete package, professionally installed by our HETAS-registered team and includes the following:
Included in the package
- ACR Larchdale 9kw Wood-burning Stove
- External Air Connection 80mm Diameter
- Including Wall Set External Air for Above
- Flue Pipe, Chimney Closure Kit & Adaptors
- Bespoke Natural Olive Limestone Herringbone Hearth
- Approx. Size 1350mm High x 850mm Deep
- Paintable Gyproc Glasroc Firecase Chamber
- Solid Natural Oak Beam (Colour to Select)
- Measuring 1200mm x 130mm Drop x 110mm Shelf
- Powder Coated Black Steel Plate with 12mm Air Gap
- 316 Triple Lock 150mm Stainless Steel BRITISH Liner
- Anti-Downdraught Cowl
- Chimney Sweep (Paid Directly to Sweep)
- Building & Installation Materials
- Professional Installation, HETAS Certification
- Incl. Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Carl Finnell Stove & Installation Offer
Subject to Free Home Survey and T&Cs applyPlease Note: The quotation excludes chimney sweeping, which is carried out by an independent registered chimney sweep and paid for directly by the customer.
Every fireplace installation is individually tailored to suit your home and your personal style. The stove, hearth, chamber finish, beam and flue components can all be altered to create a completely bespoke fireplace that complements your room and budget.
If you would like to discuss this installation or arrange a home survey, please contact us and we will be delighted to help you design the perfect fireplace for your home.
HETAS registered
Installed with care, certified with confidence
Carl self-certifies every installation and notifies Building Control on your behalf, so the work is signed off properly and your certificate of compliance is issued for your records.
- HETAS-registered installer
- Certificate of compliance issued
- Meets your home insurance
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Common questions
Reclaimed and aged stone hearths, answered plainly
What is reclaimed Yorkstone?
It is natural sandstone flagstone reclaimed from older buildings and yards and shaped by decades of use. Each flag carries its own colour, texture and weathering, so no two hearths are ever identical.
Can you match the colour of reclaimed stone?
Where possible we select stones with similar shades or tones to achieve a particular look. Because reclaimed Yorkstone is a natural material with a genuine history, an exact colour match can never be guaranteed. If you prefer a more consistent finish, our new sandstone, gritstone and aged limestone hearths offer greater uniformity.
Do natural stone hearths need sealing?
Yes. We recommend all natural stone hearths are sealed after installation and periodically resealed. A quality stone sealer protects against stains, moisture and everyday wear while preserving the natural character of the stone.
What sizes do the aged limestone hearths come in?
The 25mm aged limestone hearths come in three standard sizes: 1220mm × 380mm, 1220mm × 455mm and 1370mm × 380mm. A hearth and oversized chamber base package is also available, cut to size on installation.
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